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The Wind Chime: A Timeshift Victorian Mystery (Timeshift Victorian Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alexandra Walsh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,299 ratings
A timeshift mystery that will grip you from the first page to the last! Perfect for fans of Sarah Burton, Stacey Halls, Jessie Burton and Kate Mosse.

Every family has their secrets…

Windsor, England, 2019

Amelia Prentice is recovering from the worst two years of her life. First her daughter and then her parents have died, leaving her without any surviving relatives. As she gets ready to put the family home, a vast Victorian house in Windsor, on the market, she fulfils her mother’s last request to clear out the attic, and she discovers a strange box of Victorian photographs.

The photographs are of a large estate in Pembrokeshire called Cliffside, and they feature the Attwater family. When Amelia uncovers the diaries of Osyth Attwater, she realises the family had tragedies of their own…

Pembrokeshire, Wales, 1883

Every summer the Attwater family gather at Cliffside to tell each other stories. The youngest in the house is Osyth, a dreamer and writer who waits eagerly every year for the wind chime in the garden to signal the arrival of her relatives. But her happiness is shattered when she overhears a conversation that tears her world apart.

Raised by her grandparents, she believed her mother, Eudora, had died. But it seems that may not be the case. Desperate to find out the truth, Osyth decides to unravel her family’s secrets. But what she discovers will shock her to her core…

What did Amelia’s mother want her to find out about the Attwater family? Who is Eudora, and what really happened to her?

And how is Amelia connected to it all…?

THE WIND CHIME is an enthralling timeshift novel set between the Victorian era and the modern day: past and present entwine to create a thrilling page-turning historical mystery.

‘Silver chimes and coral shells haunting past and present in this beautifully written novel containing echoes of Welsh fairy lore along with Victorian asylums, and a travelling circus. It's gripping with unforgettable characters.’ – Carol McGrath

THE TIMESHIFT VICTORIAN MYSTERY SERIES:
BOOK ONE: The Wind Chime
BOOK TWO: The Music Makers
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B092SYLS7M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 414 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800553040
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Timeshift Victorian Mysteries
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Alexandra Walsh

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Hello, thank you for visiting my author page and thank you even more if you’ve bought, read or listened to one of my books. I really hope you enjoyed it.

My books are dual timeline stories featuring the lost voices of women, both real and imaginary. The Marquess House Saga reimagines the stories of the women from Henry VIII’s court through to the Civil War, telling a tale of secrets, mysteries and intrigues which ripple through into the lives of the present day characters. While, The Wind Chime, The Music Makers and The Forgotten Palace focus on the lives of Victorian women and how their stories connect to the 21st century characters.

You can follow me on Twitter - @purplemermaid25 – and Instagram - @purplemermaid25 or visit my website: www.alexandrawalsh.com.

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Customers find the book's storytelling captivating, with one noting how well it's anchored in historical detail. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, character development, and writing style, with customers describing it as an entertaining and engrossing read.

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18 customers mention "Storytelling"15 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling of the book, finding it fascinating and magical, with one customer noting how well it incorporates historical detail.

"All in all, it was a very good story and for the most part, I truly enjoyed it. However, it was extremely long and drawn out in places...." Read more

"There is no magic in this book but it is still very magical. It’s suspenseful and twisty and it kept me reading until the end...." Read more

"...The storyline had twists and turns that were captivating. I couldn’t put this down so much so I found myself reading while stopped in traffic!!..." Read more

"...Lots of names to keep track of." Read more

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining to read, with one customer particularly appreciating the plot twists and turns.

"A terrific read, especially on a rainy day!..." Read more

"...It’s suspenseful and twisty and it kept me reading until the end. Great strong female characters and a lot of love." Read more

"A well written book with characters that became friends. The storyline had twists and turns that were captivating...." Read more

"Best book I’ve read in some time! Detailed and hard to keep all the relationships straight...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer specifically noting the strong female characters.

"...I was exhausted by the time I finished. The characters were very well written, the history of the Asylum and treatment of the patients was..." Read more

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"...On the one hand, I found it engrossing. The characters believable, and the writing style easy...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one describing it as a very enjoyable easy read.

"...The characters believable, and the writing style easy. On the other hand, there are several things that do not make sense, and that annoys me...." Read more

"Love the characters and the landscape. Love her writing style! Less historical recitation than her previous novels...." Read more

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"Very enjoyable easy read from start to finish!!!!! I didn't want to put it down. Can't wait for more stories from Alexandra Walsh!!!!" Read more

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  • Pamela Piotrowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars engrossing and thrilling
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    A terrific read, especially on a rainy day! As a lover of family histories, reading the journals and discovering the past the family history takes was delightful. And who doesn’t love a novel that includes a Victorian house with hidden rooms?
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  • Kathleen, Kat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly good, some bad
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
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    All in all, it was a very good story and for the most part, I truly enjoyed it. However, it was extremely long and drawn out in places. I was exhausted by the time I finished. The characters were very well written, the history of the Asylum and treatment of the patients was painful but gave grateful credence to the story. I would recommend this book, just be prepared for a long journey
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  • Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars magical
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
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    There is no magic in this book but it is still very magical. It’s suspenseful and twisty and it kept me reading until the end. Great strong female characters and a lot of love.
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  • Judy P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put this down.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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    A well written book with characters that became friends. The storyline had twists and turns that were captivating. I couldn’t put this down so much so I found myself reading while stopped in traffic!! Thank you, Alexandra for bring the family to life. Wind chimes have a deeper meaning for me now!
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  • aeb
    4.0 out of 5 stars On whole, a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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    I was torn about this book. On the one hand, I found it engrossing. The characters believable, and the writing style easy. On the other hand, there are several things that do not make sense, and that annoys me. In the end, who doesn’t like a Welsh pixie mystery?
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  • Glenda
    3.0 out of 5 stars Overall it’s interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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    Two timelines with modern day researching the past. Parts of the book dragged for me particularly the introductions of the characters of the past. Lots of names to keep track of.
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  • Marlene Oaks
    5.0 out of 5 stars From Love to Terror to Secrets Told
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    A wide range of feelings led me through this tale. Some themes felt familiar to my life. Some were terrifying, some eciting, many surprising, some love filled, and all called me on to the next page.
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  • Mr. Jeff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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    Best book I’ve read in some time! Detailed and hard to keep all the relationships straight. Had to reread some passages to ensure I hadn’t missed something important. Hard to put down.
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  • Frédérique Pierron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Une belle histoire
    Reviewed in France on July 20, 2022
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    L'histoire est bien construite avec les passages d'une époque à l'autre et les personnages attachants.
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  • Michelle Rawlins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling & beautifully written read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2021
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    I was excited by The Wind Chime as soon as I saw it advertised, and I can happily say it exceeded all expectations. I was instantly drawn to the main character, who after losing her parents and daughter, delves into her family history, as a way of helping her recovery, after being left clues about her heritage by her mum. The story moves seamlesly from the modern day to a hauntingly atmospheric Victorian Wales. I felt I was at Cliffside with the main characters as the mystery unravelled. I actually read the book while on holiday not far from where the novel is set, which was wonderful. As much as I wanted (needed) to know what the links between the past and present were, I also didn't want this book to end, as I became so captivated and drawn to the characters. A great read that feeds the soul. I'm so looking forward to the author's next book - The Music Makers - out later this year.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 3, 2023
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    This was just the book I felt like reading, recommended to me by another who enjoys this genre.
    I , in turn, am recommending it you.
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  • Fanny Price
    2.0 out of 5 stars Overly melodramatic style
    Reviewed in Germany on June 29, 2021
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    Couldn’t get past the first few pages. Ridiculously schematic language.
    Each sentence is excessively burdened with flamboyant adjectives, reminiscent of Mills and Boon.

    Would have expected much better writing style from blurb, as story line sounds interesting.
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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2021
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I had a bit of a problem sorting everyone out to start (a family tree of the 1800s part of the family would have helped) - no problem as the book progressed. I am looking forward to the next book .
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